The PCGS Certified 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold with King Charles III on the obverse, and has been graded and sealed by PCGS. It is UK legal tender with a £100 face value, exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and VAT-exempt as investment gold.

The PCGS 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin design

The second British Lion issue keeps David Lawrence’s heraldic lion at the centre of the reverse, set against the Union Flag surface animation introduced for the range.

The obverse carries Martin Jennings’ portrait of King Charles III.

A national emblem

The lion has been a royal emblem since the 12th century, and three lions still fill two quarters of the Royal Arms. The British Lion bullion range, launched by the Royal Mint in 2025, gives this national symbol a coin of its own.

PCGS grading of the 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin

A graded 2026 coin follows the 2025 first year to build a certified British Lion run.

PCGS is an independent American grading service used worldwide. Each coin it certifies is authenticated, graded on the 70-point Sheldon scale used across the hobby, and sealed in a holder that cannot be opened without showing it. Mint State grades run from MS60 to MS70, the highest grade on the scale.

We supply the coin at the grade shown on its holder. Because grades differ from coin to coin and the images are illustrative, please ask before ordering if a specific grade matters to you.

PCGS 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin specifications

Why buy a PCGS 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin?

The PCGS 2026 British Lion is the second date in a graded collection of the range.

It pairs CGT-exempt gold with an independent guarantee of authenticity and condition.

Why buy 1oz gold coins?

The one-ounce coin is the standard unit of the gold market. Because gold is priced per troy ounce, a 1oz coin’s metal value is simple to follow, and the larger size usually carries a lower premium per gram than fractional coins. Compared with a large bar, a holding of 1oz coins can still be sold a coin at a time, so you keep flexibility without paying fractional-coin premiums.

Frequently asked questions

Can I check this coin’s PCGS certification?

Yes. Enter the certification number from the label on the PCGS website.

Should I remove the coin from its holder?

No. Removing it breaks the tamper-evident seal and the coin would no longer be certified.